{Mystery Comment}

It's not often that I reply directly to a comment made on my blog IN a post. But this one has me stumped and I'd like some answers.

Quite some time ago, I talked about my father, his influence on my life and his passing. I opened up quite a bit because I wanted to share about the man whose love and guidance so shaped me. I received quite a few lovely comments from readers. But there's one that I just got today that I just don't understand. It was left on my Blogger blog and was written by an anonymous reader. (A post that I had written in June, mind you.) Now I don't mind it when commenters remain anonymous. Yet this one leaves me wishing they had left a name. Because they talk as if they knew my dad. If they did, that's one thing, but if they didn't, it's a really sick joke.

Here's the comment. (I ask that whoever left this note reveal yourself. Thanks.)

                  Anonymous said...            

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I always liked him
for his sense of humor and honesty. I pray that you mother is doing
well.

 

12/04/2006 04:12:41 PM

{Babbling, random thoughts}

Lately, every time I've tried to post, I freeze. I guess that I don't have much to say right now. Not that nothing is going on. I've been on a break from work, so I thought I'd get my office painted and floored, but I didn't. I put it off, once again. I've been crocheting a shawl for my mother-in-law for Christmas. Other than that, I think I just decompressed.

Last Friday was my 38th birthday. It was a quiet day. Hubby and I went out for an early dinner, but that was it. Because it was Black Friday, I didn't really feel like going anywhere. I knew everywhere would be busy. Last year I celebrated my birthday at DisneyWorld on Thanksgiving. Quite a contrast! Oh well....

Sometimes I wonder why I blog. I wonder if I have much of an audience...But then I think, that's not why I should do it. I should do it for the organizing of thoughts, for the recording of them as well. To document my art journal and other art I work on. Not for vanity, right?! I guess, though, sometimes you just want to know if anyone is listening. So, if you'd like, please leave a comment to let me know who you are and a link to your blog so I can check it out!

Mom and I are heading to the Tempe Arts Festival on Friday...this is a three-day show that has about 400 artisans from around the country. I've encouraged my brother to apply for next winter's show...he makes the COOLEST sculptures out of car parts. Sorry for no pics today...I'll take my camera with me Friday and hope to have some eye candy here afterward...

{Stop. Look. Listen.}

In case you can't read my bad handwriting...
Around Lucy, it says: Stop and appreciate those in your life—those that love you for you, those who you love and those who are positive about you!

Around the eye: Look around you at all that you have—be thankful.

Around the ear: Listen to the sounds of life around you—laughter, music and all that is good....

{Catching Up}

So many things going on in the past couple of weeks! YAY, elections are over! The Dems take back Congress...YES...

I've had three books I've been working on these last two weeks...One due today, another due tomorrow and another due before Thanksgiving. Too crazy! I am going to take off work next week and a few days after Thanksgiving so I can get my new studio painted and floored. Hubby and I have been getting estimates for a new front door and door in the kitchen, and soon we will be getting the entire house painted and carpeted. But that's AFTER the holidays! :)

And I must say Happy Anniversary to me and Hubby. We are celebrating 9 years of marriage today! We've been together for a total of 16...doesn't seem possible!

He ' s BACK!

Rusty, our lovely little cockapoo (mom's dog) is back at our house for a couple of days. He's gotten a little bigger! (Sorry for the red eye. This photo makes him look a little demonic...) Look at that mop of hair! I think he's also gotten a little more mature...

And Lucy, since Rusty's been here, has been looking like this (below)...Yup, that's her. Sad in her kennel. She's pretty much been staying there since he's been here. I had to really encourage her just to leave her kennel this morning to go outside and do her thing...

I feel so bad. She isn't having any fun... She DID play with him last night, but he doesn't know when to quit...

And will I EVER be glad when this day is over! I'm so sick of the election stuff. The phone calls, the TV ads. This has been the worst ever...BUT, if you're unhappy with the way this country is run—even if you're not—get out and vote! It's so important and is definitely one of the wonderful things about being a citizen of this country.